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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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